Still just okay. We had not been in years so I asked our server if the ribs were "fall off the bone" tender. Her response was she didn't know. They sell a lot of ribs. Okaaaaaaaaaaaaay. They are NOT fall off the bone ~ the meat has to be wrestled off the bone. I had 3 which required a great deal of work and I told her if anyone else should ask that question ~ the answer is "no". Even the pizza was just average. We left sort of feeling like they really can't identify what type of restaurant they are trying to be. My husband had the chicken parmesan which he said was pretty bland. I can only say, if you are looking for real Italian ~ this is not the place. read more

I hadn't been in for a while. We caught an early show and missed dinner. I called in a pickup order and grabbed a pie on my way home. The horror was opening and seeing they pie cut a small into 12 pie shape pieces and it was undercooked. I requested a new pizza and now feel upset, as I wanted to have already had my dinner by 10pm. The manager commented they have a new guy on the oven and it looked cooked. He was wondering why he cut into so many little pieces. He requested the old pizza back so he could see it and show his staff. They probably had a really busy night and I just got in a bit too late. The replacement wasn't much better. For a thin crust, the bottom was doughy and not at all crispy. I'll reheat the other half on a hot pizza sheet for the desired crispy crust another day. I prefer when the pepperoni is on top of the cheese too. I won't cheat on Al's Pizza Warrenville parbaked again. read more

Very decent - both service and food. Seems to attract an older crowd, not sure why. - I looked around, all white heads, haha! Items be ry reasonably priced, too. read more

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Service took a while and gluten free pizza and regular pizza was awful. The cheese was weird, it was like it was non fat or dairy free.

I've had the pleasure of dining here twice and coincidentally, been seated in the exact booth on both occasions. The bf and joke that it is now "our" booth. After being seated by the extremly friendly host, we ordered our drinks. I wish I could remember our waitress's name, but I can't recall it. She was very friendly, attentive, and kept us "in the loop" about the status of our order. My drink for the night was an Abita Satsuma Harvest Wit. I had never tried it, though I've tried four of Abita's other brews and I'm quite the fan. After a sip of the Satsuma Harvest Wit, I was pleased with my selection and I must have been rather thirsty, as I ordered another one almost immediately. For our appetizer, we selected the Spinach Artichoke Dip (bf's choice - he's a S&A addict). It's a large appetizer and I knew immediately I wouldn't be finishing my entree, that's for sure. I chose the Chicken Picatta for my entree, which was boneless chicken breasts sauteed in white wine and lemon, served over angel hair pasta and topped with capers (similar to the Chicken Limone at Luigi's, so it seemed). I had the choice of soup or salad with the entree, and I chose the mixed greens salad. Our appetizer arrived quickly, however the entrees took quite a bit longer. It was Black Wednesday though, so I understand. Once the food arrived, I was correct in my assumption that I would not finish my entree as the portions are quite large. I enjoyed my meal as did the bf (he orderd the same thing) however we both agreed we didn't really care for the chicken. It seemed rather.... greasy? It wasn't bad, just not great. The mixed greens salad was fabulous. I wish this place was a little closer to home, but it's definitely worth the trip and we'll certainly be back again. You definitely get your money's worth here! read more

Traverso's Restaurant - Spinach Artichoke dip - Pizza Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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We have been patron's of Traverso's for years but tonight we had the worst service ever. Our waitress, Char, was very rude and abrupt. It took over 90 minutes to get our food and even then, it was wrong. The manager, Michael, was very little help. We will not be visiting this restaurant again and will be advising those we know to avoid it as well. read more

Best thin crust pizza around! My husband orders half sausage, half pepperoni almost every Friday. I prefer their sausage, but I can tell you it's the best thin crust I've ever had. read more

Yesterday afternoon, we celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in the private room at Traverso's. It was pretty much perfect. We arrived earlier than expected and they happily accommodated us. The two servers were amazing - patient with our group and always there when we needed something. We had a buffet of salad, mostaccioli with red sauce for vegetarians, meatballs, and several different pizzas. The food was really good but the pizza was excellent. The owner had allowed my dad to drop off a cake earlier in the afternoon, and the servers cut it and served it with coffee. They also had a platter of sweets. My parents and aunt and uncle eat at Traverso's regularly, and when we are out in Naperville again we will definitely eat there again. It was a perfect place for a special celebration. The best part by far was the service - the owner and servers were all so welcoming, friendly, and professional. The food is great, too. read more

Good Italian food for a neighborhood restaurant. Prices are ok, but some items are a bit overpriced.

I visited this restaurant when visiting from Michigan. I have Celiac disease and have to be very careful when dining out. Imagine my surprise when I found out that this place has a two-sided gluten free menu and takes Celiac disease seriously! They offer appetizers, salads (including tons of dressing options), a huge amount of entrees as well as desserts. I was able to try chicken marsala for the first time in my life at this restaurant and it was amazing. Yes, Traverso's offers gluten-free pasta as well as gluten-free bread baskets and gluten-free desserts! I was also able to eat some potato skins here. This is not something that ever happens because much of the time, restaurants do not take Celiac disease seriously. Traverso's is dedicated to ensuring cross contamination does not happen here. The food was amazing and the prices were very fair. The portion size of my chicken marsala was huge! I actually brought half of my dish home with me so it has traveled from Naperville back to metro Detroit. :) The next time I visit Chicago, I will be returning to this restaurant again. Oh, I forgot to mention the service - excellent! I did not have to ask for a water refill once. The waitress was great. read more

The food is fine. What's not fine is that we had to wait an additional 30 minutes in our car for our pick up order. We were there right when they told us it would be ready and had to watch multiple people arrive after and receive their orders while we looked on. It's already unacceptable, but with a tired and hungry toddler in the car, it's hell. read more

I can't say enough how much I love this place! The owners and bar staff are fantastic; they treat you like family. I used to live in Illinois, and Traverso's was our Friday dinner spot each week. We always sat in the bar area and ordered pizza and beer. Now, when my husband and I drive back from Ohio we make it a point to go here. They make their own sausage, now have craft beers, and the ranch dressing is off the hook (I could probably drink it). They accommodate vegetarians too. We wish Ohio had an Italian / Pizza joint like this. Just a few tip. Bring cash if you are at the bar, otherwise the bartenders have to duck on the other side of the bar. read more

I loved all the gluten free options here! I need this as it is so difficult to find. Would have loved some more healthier options however the service is great. Everyone is so nice and the restaurant is very cozy and comfortable. I would recommend and definitely return. read more

This place has really great Italian food. I went here for a company Christmas party and had the pleasure of enjoying the food without paying the bill. The service was great but right at the end the server failed to fill my drink for at least 20 minutes even after I asked her to. They were very busy so I under stand why she forgot. I felt the cuisine was authentic and the atmosphere was inviting. The lights are very dim so bring your reading glasses. They have great dessert. I had the peppermint red velvet cake. Just wonderful! Bottom line is I love this place. If you have a large party get pitchers so your glass isn't dry. Try it out! read more

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My fiancé and I had our engagement party here last weekend. There were 9 of us at a long table in the main dining room. We arrived at 1:00pm and we were the only patrons for a solid hour - which was nice for us! Other guests slowly started to fill the space (spread out) over the next few hours. We started with the Bruschetta and Calamari (both were amazing) and split salads, two different types of pizza and the homemade ravioli. The pizza arrived pipping hot and was SOOO yummy! The meat ravioli was also delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Not sure about the remodel but the food and pizza are always top notch Always fast and hot and friendly read more

We just moved to the neighborhood. Our neighbors told us about a very nice restaurant a few blocks away. Suggested we should go there. Our family went there this evening to cekebrate our anniversary. We ordered chicken visuvio, fried ravioli, baby back ribs. Oh, so tasty. All was. The service impeccable. Crowded and busy, but our waitress, Melisss, treated us as if we were the only one there. We recommend Traverso's. Great for family, friends and yes there was a large group enjoying themselves. My only complaint, believe it is just me, the lights were too dim for me to read the menu! GO, EAT, ENJOY. Terrific Italian family restaurant, corner of Plainfield-Naoerville Rd and Laverenz. read more

This place has great authentic Italian food. I love the lasagna and the lemon chicken piccata.

Great food and service . Place is very nice to have dinner . Pizza is incredible. Love it .

Phenomenal local gem! Food and service consistently great. Owners always attentive. read more

Not up to their usual standards. The Walleye could have had a lot more parmsane cheese. The pasta on the Chicken Marsala was not done.

I'm co-hosting a baby shower at Traverso's this fall, and I have to say the communication with Mike, and Paul during the planning has been outstanding. Whenever I've called, or gone there, they've been quick to respond, always accomodating, friendly in a business like way, and the property looks great. On a recent visit there I decided to bring home one of their famous pizza's. There's a good reason it's famous, it was 5 star delicious! My son and daughter have had both the chicken Parmesan, and Vesuvio dinners, and make the same delicious statement about those. I believe in complementing when compliments are due-kudos to you Traverso's! read more

We were looking for a nice place for my mother-in-law's birthday dinner but that would also be good for kids (we have a 6 month old and a 3 year old). We had never been here before but decided to try it. We loved it!!! The food is delicious and you get huge portions. The service was amazing too and the manager also checks in on every table even though it was a busy Saturday night. My husband and I are already talking about what we will order the next time we go! Great restaurant for date night or a family dinner. read more

This is my favorite place ever. I have celiac disease and their gluten free menu is amazing and I always feel safe eating here. The food is sooooo good and the restaurant environment itself is very friendly. And the bonus is it's pretty affordable! read more

Excellent service and great food! Wonderful place and atmosphere. Make reservations ahead as it's fabulous and popular.

Very nice dining experience Nice dining room, nicely decorated, No televisions in the dining room makes for a more enjoyable experience Also a bar/lounge area. This are a does have two televisions buts that ok I found the food to be very good, from pizza, salad to callimari, it had met or exceeded my expectations And good friendly service from the staff There is a back area of the dining room that is good for large groups. Sound levels were reasonable and not overly loud even with a full dining room making it easy to converse with others you may by dining with. Good *date night* type of place or s place to bring family as well. read more

This is concerning a carryout & and I usually don't leave negative reviews, but... Ordered a chicken marsala and a chicken parmagiana. The young lady repeated the order back to me as "two chicken marsala's". Politely said no and repeated my order - which she seemingly got right. At pickup they had 2 marsala's waiting. Stood there for 15m while they corrected the order. Got home and minimal sauce on the marsala on top of a bed of plain noodles - yummy. Called and asked for some sauce so it was edible. Charged me an additional $3.90 for a small container of marsala sauce. Ballsy. Will be a while before I return, though I have been a frequent flyer for years & even hosted a private party there for a reunion. Hmmm my business doesn't seem to be worth much. read more

i've only been to this restaurant twice but it is by far my favorite restaurant as someone with celiac. The staff is very personable and knowledgeable about allergies. one of the few places i feel safe eating with celiac. read more

Nope we're never ever going there ever again service was horrible food was raw my brother got sick both times we went there. We thought going there was the perfect option for Amelia's confirmation nope The day before me and Amelia had a sleepover we went there. Avoid this rest are not if you get food poisoning. read more

Our favorite Italian restaurant in all of Chicagoland! Great food, comfortable seating, and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Solid Italian restaurant, feels like your old school family restaurant, very warm and welcoming! Great for a date night or a nice family dinner. The wine list, and craft beer list are great and so was the food. I ordered the was lasagna and it was well wonderful. We went out here with my mother, who is gluten free, and they had a wonderful extensive menu and they even made her, her own gluten feee bread! Shows how much they want to take care of their customers. read more

Pizza from Traverso's is one of the highlights of visiting fam in Naperville. The sausage pizza is freaking great, but I like cheese the best. Sometimes simple is the way to go. read more

Traverso's Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

We found out about Traverso's from a friend, and recommended that we try it out. We've been customers ever since. We live in Plainfield, but we always manage to make our way over to Naperville. It is always our go-to restaurant. We have our favorite waitress we like to have, because she is very attentive, responsive and a joy to be around. I can't give out her name, we want her all to ourselves! LOL! I wished that Traverso's would be open to indoor dining while adhering to rules. It sure is a bummer !! We are anxiously awaiting for indoor dining resuming. I'll camp out in the parking lot. Merry Christmas!! read more

As a customer that always went to Traverso's it saddens me to give them a bad review. It's been weighing heavy on my mind because my family has invited me back a few times since, and I refuse to give my money to a business that degrades their employees and treats them poorly. I was seated in the bar and I could hear a waitress getting screamed at... as a former service industry worker it's messed up to see such an unprofessional person in charge. Hope things change in the near future, covid has done enough damage. read more

UPDATE: changed to a 5 star review after the owner respectfully reached out to me to address my concern. I love their food and the waitresses I have had have always been excellent. When a mistake was made one time when I was there for a birthday celebration the manager came over and offered to cover the appetizers. I wanted to give 5 star review but reduced it to a 4 star because I was very disturbed by the owner/managers response to negative reviews. The responses are defensive and demeaning in nature. We live in a world where you can't please everyone but how you respond to negativity makes all the difference. read more

Sunday dinner 4pm, the place was busy but we got seated promptly in the bar area. Waitress was running around and not very friendly she said that wait staff was short handed, of course. Wine list is very limited especially for by the glass, no premium selections and we did not appreciate the server correcting our pronunciation of the cheap wine name. Appetizer selection blah and limited. Dinner special board at the entrance stated eggplant parmigiana. I ordered that and was very disappointed with the time it took and the plate presentation was ridiculous with a small dish of mostaccioli and a small dish of green beans ON the entree plate. The entree was FROZEN PATTIES! REALLY? I can't believe I was served that and regret not sending it back to the kitchen. Completely unacceptable and we will not return. We'll spend our $100 on a REAL Italian restaurant elsewhere. read more

A staple pizza place in Naperville. Excellent food and pizza, whether you dine in, take out or order delivery. My family and I have been customers for over 20 years and will continue to frequent this local gem. read more

The owner responded to my concerns below and invited us back. I appreciate that they monitor Yelp. I will update you soon. We've had a few great experiences there. We recommended this restaurant to some friends who joined us. They had never been there. Of course it went awry. We were seated in a booth right next to the kitchen entrance and the end of the bar. Loud crashes of dishes and lots of talk from the servers on what types of drinks they still needed from the bartender. The food was very good as usual but we had a real dud of a server. The manager walked by a couple times and asked how we were doing-but we didn't want to cause an issue. Was she too busy or just lacking a personality? We debated. Lack of personality won out. We won't recommend this place anymore. read more

It's been hard to find a true authentic Italian restaurant. Usually, you find one that has one or two pieces but never one that has delivered on every single course. They did just that here. We were not disappointed. Sorry Biaggi's, apparently you don't come close to Traverso's. Sorry Maggiano's, you will have to step your game up big time to compete. This was the best Italian experience I have had in a long time. Can't wait to go back. Hopefully, I'll catch the crab dip appetizer before it goes on hiatus. Thank you to the chef, our waitress and the owners. My family and I truly enjoyed ourselves. read more

Traverso's Restaurant - Eggplant was the best I've had - Pizza Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Been there at least half a dozen times. Always good . Went there last night had the walleye. It was very good and fresh. Our server did an outstanding job making sure we had everything we needed. The owner or manager came by our table to make sure everything was good. Would definitely recommend this place. read more